October 2025 - Bite Sized Gardening

What Is An Edible Landscape?

On October 27, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Edible Landscapes in the UK: A Celebration of Ancient Design and Modern Diversity That Is So Different To Monoculture. The concept of the edible landscape is a design approach that integrates food-producing plants into an aesthetically pleasing, functional, and biodiverse area.… More Leave a comment

Water Batteries In Gardens & Farming

On October 24, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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The term “water battery”, when used in the context of premises, gardening and horticulture, refers to systems or practices designed to capture, store, and slowly release rainwater for later use by plants. l’m developing ideas for a funding bid that would lead to the valley l live in being a huge water battery, some 15 miles long.… More Leave a comment

More On Gardening Trends

On October 23, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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My Recent Article On Vegetable Gardening Trends Saw Several In Depth Responses. Here Is One From Neil Clements That Caught My Eye. Neil wrote …. When I think about what my grandparents on my mother’s side ate most of the time, their veg patch would have been fairly simple I think.… More Leave a comment

Mulches and Mulching: A Guide for UK Gardeners

On October 22, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Mulching Is A Core Gardening Practice Used Primarily To Conserve Water, Suppress Weed Growth & Enrich The Soil Around Your Plants. Beyond these practical benefits, a layer of mulch creates a neat and tidy finish in your garden and can significantly cut down the time you spend on watering and weeding.… More Leave a comment

An Allotment Cultivation Guide for Total Beginners

On October 20, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Allotment Tenancy Agreements Often Insist That 75% Is Actively Cultivated. Here Are Some Tips & Tricks To Do That With Minimal Effort & Stress. Some allotment committees allow a phased approach for new tenants to give them time to get established.… More Leave a comment

Vegetable Garden Trends

On October 17, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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Over The Last Seven Decades, The Crops Grown In British Vegetable Gardens Have Shifted Dramatically, Reflecting Major Societal Changes. Vegetable gardening has moved from the WWll Dig For Victory focus on food production to a more diverse, leisure-oriented pursuit. The change has been driven by numerous factors, including post was economic recovery, the rise of consumer culture, overseas holidays, technological advancements, and a growing environmental awareness.… More Leave a comment

The Advantages of Woodchip Paths in Vegetable Gardens

On October 15, 2025 By Stefan Drew

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The Advantages of Woodchip Paths in Vegetable Gardens Include Better Crop Growth, Improved Soil Health & Safe Surface To Walk On. I Also Love The Fact The Plants Have An Additional Root Run, More Nutrients & More Light. Being able to walk on my garden paths in winter without the danger of slippery surfaces, churning up mud and getting wet feet from puddles or doing grass is something I have always appreciated.… More 4 responses